Pahurehure is a settled southern Auckland suburb with a strong owner-occupier base and a median weekly rent of $665. Indicative gross yields range from 2.9% to 3.8%, reflecting the broader Auckland pricing environment.
Analyse a Pahurehure propertyMedian weekly rent in Pahurehure from MBIE tenancy bond records (2025-12, 3-month period). Real lodged-bond data — not estimates.
Indicative gross yield range of 2.9%–3.8% uses the rent against the Auckland median sale price of $1,000,000. Net yield is lower after rates, insurance, management and maintenance.
From the Stats NZ 2023 Census. Rental demand indicators that shape tenant pool and vacancy.
Pahurehure sits within the Papakura area of southern Auckland and attracts a mix of working families and professionals drawn to its relative affordability compared with more central suburbs. With renters making up 28% of households and a median age of 37, the suburb has a stable, family-oriented rental demographic. The median household income of $120,500 points to tenants with solid earning capacity, which supports consistent rent payment and low vacancy risk.
The suburb's population of 3,366 keeps it community-scaled, meaning rental properties tend to benefit from word-of-mouth demand and lower tenant turnover. Three-bedroom homes are the backbone of the rental market here, commanding a median of $690 per week — virtually on par with one-bedroom dwellings at $685 per week, which suggests strong family demand rather than a market driven by solo renters.
Based on the Auckland median price of $1,000,000, indicative gross yields in Pahurehure sit between 2.9% and 3.8%. The median weekly rent of $665 — with a lower quartile of $565 and an upper quartile of $738 — gives investors a reasonable sense of the income range they can expect depending on property type and presentation. Achieving the upper end of that yield range will typically require a well-maintained property priced below the city median.
As with most Auckland suburbs, gross yields in this range mean cash-flow neutrality or mild negative gearing is common, particularly at higher purchase prices. Investors should stress-test their numbers against current interest rates and factor in rates, insurance, and property management fees before committing. Focusing on properties that can achieve rents toward the $738 upper-quartile mark will improve cash-flow outcomes.
Pahurehure offers a relatively stable rental environment underpinned by a high median household income of $120,500 and a predominantly family-oriented tenant base. Gross yields of 2.9%–3.8% are modest by national standards but in line with the broader Auckland market, and the suburb's owner-occupier majority helps maintain property values and neighbourhood amenity. For investors seeking capital preservation with steady rental income, Pahurehure warrants serious consideration.
Southern Auckland's ongoing infrastructure investment and population growth in the wider Papakura district support a measured positive outlook for the suburb over the medium term.
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